College Search
There are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States. WOW! That is both exciting and overwhelming. The first step in your college search is thinking about college fit and what is important to you. Is it location? School size? Major? Money? To get started schedule a meeting with the Aspirations Counselor, Nicole Sturgis. She can help you come up with a college search plan and get you started on your search.Â
In addition, check out the resources available for you below.
Learn about the different types of colleges and find the best fit
CollegeBoard college fit resource
College Fit Handout from CollegeBoard
Khan Academy video comparing 2yr colleges and 4yr colleges
Khan Academy video explaining difference between private and public colleges/universities
Khan Academy video explaining difference between liberal arts colleges and universities
Khan Academy video comparing highly selective schools and less selective schools
Khan Academy video comparing colleges based on financial aid policies
Khan Academy video comparing size, location, and housing in colleges
College Search Tools
CollegeBoard college search tool - this is my go to.
College Navigator - college search tool with a lot of data
CollegeBoard Real Talk - connecting Black students to college
College Scorecard - college search tool provided by the U.S. Department of Education
TuitionFit - compare colleges based on net price and financial aid
CollegeData.com - college search tool provided by 1st Financial Bank
Colleges that Changed Lives website
College Guidance Network website
College Niche - reviews by students
College Spotlight videos - all less than 15 minutes!
U.S. News list of best colleges
Test Optional Colleges
Sports Recruiting
Programs and opportunities for lower income students
Questbridge Scholarship program
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program